Tag: Lawan
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UPDATED: Senate releases list of 69 standing committees’ chairmen
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has named the chairpersons for the Senate’s 69 standing committees. The announcement was made shortly after the lawmakers unanimously voted to embark on the Senate’s annual recess. As expected, some senators loyal to the Senate president were given committees that are considered to be key. Generally, the Appropriation Committee, which…
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Senate to commence screening of Buhari's ministerial nominees Wednesday – Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said that the screening and confirmation of the nominees would begin on Wednesday. He added that other legislative activities in the chamber would take back seat to ensure the speedy completion of the important assignment. Lawan said this after reeling out the list on the floor of the upper legislative…
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Ninth NASS will work closely with Executive for national development – Lawan
Senate President Ahmed Lawan has said that the Ninth National Assembly will work closely with the Executive for the development of the nation. The Senate President said the current National Assembly was determined to provide a united and purposeful leadership that will transform the security, economy and social wellbeing of all citizens. “We will work…
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Buhari's delay in appointing ministers won’t affect timely passage of 2020 budget – Lawan
Senate President Ahmed Lawan has said the delay by President Muhammadu Buhari in submitting the ministerial list for screening will not prevent the National Assembly from giving next year’s Appropriation Bill expeditious passage. The Senate President noted that returning the national budget’s fiscal cycle from January to December would be possible, if the proposal gets…
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Senate To Eliminate Quacks In Survey Profession, Says Lawan
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has said that the 9th Senate would ensure the elimination of quacks in the survey profession. Receiving a delegation of Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON), who paid him a courtesy visit today in Abuja, Lawan said the Senate would provide legislative support in repositioning the profession, noting that, allowing quacks to…
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We'll no longer tolerate xenophobic attack on Nigerians, Lawan tells South Africa
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on Monday condemned the continuous killings of Nigerians in South Africa, warning that further attack on Nigerians would no longer be condoned. Lawan expressed concern that about 118 Nigerians have so far lost their lives in different attacks over the years, out of which 13 were by South African Police. A…
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I'm close to Buhari but won't run 'rubber stamp' Senate – Lawan
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has described insinuations that he would be a rubber stamp to the Executive as “sentimental and laughable”. Lawan, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa, made this known while addressing a group, Women Parliamentarians, led by Senator Joy Emordi on Thursday in Abuja. He…
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9th House minority leadership crisis: How lawmakers unknowingly sign for Elumelu faction
…as NASS gradually wears toga of a rubber stamp legislature … it’s laughable- Lawan The minority leadership crisis rocking the House of Representatives is fast taking a larger than life shape as the Peoples Democratic party, PDP set up committee to probe the matter gradually dig deeper into how it all started. It all started…
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AFCON: Nigerians never doubted your commitment, Lawan tells Eagles
President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Eagles for qualifying for the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nation (AfCON) by beating South Africa 2-1 in Egypt. Lawan, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa, said the victory of the Eagles had reinforced the confidence…
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Buhari to submit ministerial list to Senate this week – Lawan
The waiting game for the submission of the list of ministerial nominees will end this week, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has said. Lawan said that President Muhammadu Buhari who had been working hard to conclude work on the ministerial list would submit the list to the Senate before the end of the week. Lawan spoke…